As the prominence of sonography rises, sonographers will enjoy enhanced job security, but there will likely be a downside: a heavier workload, writes sonographer Doug Wuebben. That means a greater chance of musculoskeletal injuries, which can be debilitating for sonographers. Taking care to make intentional decisions about your life, work and self-care can help improve job satisfaction and keep your body healthy, Wuebben argues, describing his own experience with pain and recovery: "I make a difference because I have passion and love for this field, and I am doing my job pain-free, which enables me to do my best for every patient." AuntMinnie.com (free registration) (03/20)

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